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VIDEO: Freeform Releases First Trailer for New Comedy Series ALONE TOGETHER from The Lonely Island
by Caryn Robbins - April 19, 2017 Freeform has released the first trailer for the new comedy series ALONE TOGETHER from The Lonely Island. The series is set to premiere in early 2018....
OLD 97'S To Perform 'Good With God' on 'Seth Meyers'; 'Graveyard Whistling' Out Today
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2017 Dallas four-piece Old 97's is a pioneer of the alt-country movement. Years of hard work has earned them respect and veneration, yet they still retain the raucous energy, deceptive cleverness, and knockabout spirit that first distinguished them from the pack....
Comedian and Actor Patton Oswalt Plays The Palace
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2017 Comedian, actor, and author Patton Oswalt has found success in a variety of entertainment genres from his Grammy-nominated comedy specials to his many memorable film roles to guest appearances on his favorite TV shows, including "Parks and Recreation" for which he received a TV Critics Choice Award....
Monthly Comedy Show S.U.C.K. Returns to the Stage at The Mockingbird Bar
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2017 The monthly comedy show S.U.C.K. (Stand Up Comedy Klub), returns to the stage on Friday, August 25th at 8:00 pm with August of Wind at The Mockingbird Bar in the East Village....
Aimee Mann's 'Mental Illness' Streaming Now on NPR First Listen
by Caryn Robbins - March 24, 2017 Aimee Mann's highly anticipated new album Mental Illness—out on March 31 via her own SuperEgo Records—is exclusively streaming now on NPR First Listen....
Tony Hale & More Set for IFC's JOE'S PUB PRESENTS: A HOLIDAY SPECIAL, Today
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2016 IFC announced today its very first slightly off holiday special: JOE'S PUB PRESENTS: A HOLIDAY SPECIAL starring two time Emmy Award-winning actor Tony Hale ('Veep,' 'Arrested Development')....
Aimee Mann Performs 'Patient Zero' on CONAN
by Caryn Robbins - August 11, 2017 Acclaimed artist Aimee Mann performs “Patient Zero” on “CONAN.” Watch/share her performance here...
FUNNY OR DIE Programming to Take Over IFC Every Saturday Night
by Caryn Robbins - October 04, 2017 Today, IFC announced the launch of FODtv (Funny Or Die Television), a branded night of 'slightly off' short form programming. Starting Saturday, October 7, and continuing weekly, IFC will be 'hacked' by FODtv and premiere an absurd array of new content from some of Funny Or Die's favorite characters...
Fred Armisen to Recur as Guest Star on FOX's THE LAST MAN ON EARTH
by TV News Desk - October 27, 2017 Comedian Fred Armisen will recur as a guest star on several episodes of THE LAST MAN ON EARTH as Karl, another survivor of the apocalypse with an interesting past....
Marlee Matlin, Cheryl Hines & More Join Cast of Sundance Now Dramedy THIS CLOSE
by Caryn Robbins - November 14, 2017 Marlee Matlin, Cheryl Hines ('Curb Your Enthusiasm'), Zach Gilford ('Kingdom,' 'Friday Night Lights') and Colt Prattes (Dirty Dancing) have been cast in Sundance Now's upcoming scripted original, THIS CLOSE, set to premiere on the Subscription VOD service in early 2018....
Comedy Central's Annual UP NEXT Stand-Up Showcase Set for This June
by Caryn Robbins - May 25, 2017 Comedy Central will present its annual stand-up showcase, Up Next, previously known as Comics To Watch, at Colossal Clusterfest, the brand new comedy and music festival experience created by Comedy Central and Superfly, the brains behind Bonnaroo, and Outside Lands co-producer Another Planet Enterta...
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Lin-Manuel Miranda Guests in New Musical Web Series BARTLETT
by Caryn Robbins - January 09, 2018 The six part original features a talented ensemble including Tony winner and HAMILGON star Lin-Manuel Miranda, Utkarsh Ambudkar ( White Famous, Freestyle Love Supreme, The Mindy Project ), Don Reed( The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, 'A Different World') and newcomer Eirinie Carson....
IFC Announces Two New SLIGHTLY OFF Digital Series on Its Comedy Crib
by Caryn Robbins - April 24, 2017 IFC announced that two new original digital series, Frank & Lamar and Sport Court, will premiere today on the Comedy Crib (ifc.com/comedy-crib), the network's online hub for original, short-form comedy. The shows will join the Crib's current array of acclaimed web series including Quirks, The Mirror...
OLD 97's to Perform 'Good With God' On TBS's CONAN, Today
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2017 Now is definitely the time to tune in and listen to Old 97's as the Dallas, Texas four-piece will be the featured musical guest on Conan, performing their single 'Good with God', next Today, March 14th...
VIDEO: First Look - Season 7 of IFC's Hit Series PORTLANDIA Returns This January
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2017 The Emmy-nominated series returns PORTLANDIA returns to IFC Today, January 5 at 10:00/9:00c with 10 all-new episodes. Below, check out a first look at Season 7 titled 'What About Men?'...
Aimee Mann to Play the Landmark on Main This Summer
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2017 Grammy winner Aimee Mann returns to the Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Tuesday, June 20 at 8 PM....
Jim Gaffigan to Appear at The Walmart AMP Next June
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2017 The Walmart AMP has announced another addition to the 2018 Cox Concert Series. Grammy-nominated comedian, actor and best-selling author, Jim Gaffigan, will perform at the Walmart AMP on Saturday, June 2, 2018. Gates open at 6 pm, and the show starts at 8 pm....
Comedy Central to Premiere PROBLEMATIC WITH MOSHE KASHER, 4/18
by Caryn Robbins - March 16, 2017 PROBLEMATIC WITH MOSHE KASHER, a new weekly topical series, promises to pull the country out of digital echo chambers and information bubbles and into an actual discussion, beginning Tuesday, April 18 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT....
Patton Oswalt's Emmy & Grammy Award Winning TALKING FOR CLAPPING Out Today
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2017 Patton Oswalt's Emmy and Grammy Award winning comedy special 'Talking for Clapping' is now available as a digital album download via aspecialthing Records....
OLD 97's New Album 'Graveyard Whistling' Out Now
by Caryn Robbins - February 24, 2017 Dallas four-piece Old 97's is a pioneer of the alt-country movement. Years of hard work has earned them respect and veneration, yet they still retain the raucous energy, deceptive cleverness, and knockabout spirit that first distinguished them from the pack....
Patton Oswalt's Award Winning 'Talking For Clapping' To Be Released as Digital Album Today
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2017 Patton Oswalt's Emmy and Grammy Award winning comedy special “Talking for Clapping” is set for digital album release today, August 25 via aspecialthing Records....
Aimee Mann's New Album 'Mental Illness' Released to Critical Acclaim
by Caryn Robbins - March 31, 2017 Acclaimed artist Aimee Mann's new album, Mental Illness, is out now via SuperEgo Records. The album is receiving widespread critical praise...
Comedy Central Orders New Series THE OTHER TWO from Former SNL Head Writers
by Caryn Robbins - October 17, 2017 Chris Kelly and Sarah Schneider are moving to prime time as Comedy Central has ordered the Broadway Video scripted series THE OTHER TWO from the award-winning former co-head writers of Saturday Night Live, it was announced today by Kent Alterman, President, Comedy Central. Lorne Michaels will serve ...
Sundance Now Exclusively Premieres New Docu-Film CIRCUS KID 12/21
by Caryn Robbins - December 06, 2017 Sundance Now, AMC Networks' premium video streaming service dedicated to bringing members high-quality, acclaimed independent film, documentaries and TV series, announced today its new documentary film, CIRCUS KID, will premiere exclusively on the service starting December 21st....
Rooftop Films to Screen BAND AID with Live Performance by Lister-Jones & Adam Pally
by Movies News Desk - May 12, 2017 On Saturday, May 20th Rooftop will present a sneak preview screening of Zoe Lister-Jones' 2017 Sundance indie hit, Band Aid, free and outdoors at House of Vans in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.... |